The Inca Trail draws large crowds, which can compromise your hike's quality. If you crave quieter treks with even better ...

Machu Picchu in the Andes Mountains is a little off the beaten path, but it is still close to several hidden gems where you ...

On the morning of July 24, 1911, an enterprising lecturer-explorer from Yale University set off in a cold drizzle to investigate rumors of ancient Inca ruins in Peru. The explorer chopped his way ...

Rising from obscurity in Peru's Cusco Valley during the ... and a new Spanish colonial city rose on their ruins, burying or obliterating the Inca past. In more recent times, civil unrest broke ...

There are also some incredible Incan ruins along the way ... The Inca Trail begins in Cusco, one of the highest cities in Peru. Acclimating to the trail’s elevation will help mitigate altitude ...

Peru is a country rich in history, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant culture. Whether you are an adventure seeker, a ...

With its beautiful beaches, vibrant cities, ancient ruins, and incredible ... suggests visiting Peru in January or February—that is, as long as hiking the Inca Trail and exploring the mountains ...

Extending through Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela ... Founded by the Spanish on the ruins of an Incan city, Quito is the second-highest capital city in the world, sitting ...

Note: Some of the below destinations may be affected by the civil unrest in Peru ... impressive Incan cities of its time. Today a UNESCO World Heritage Site with expansive ruins open to visitors ...